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Rubber Bands and In-Line Planer Boards
Sk8man replied to FishingFool34's topic in Tackle and Techniques
Small section of small diameter surgical tubing placed on the 19 strand (wire can slide up and down through it). Insert the tubing in the jaws of the release. Place the tubing behind the little pin in the Offshore release and lock it down tight (maybe use heavy duty rubber band over the jaws of release to keep from opening?) ? May be clumsy in practice but might be worth a try..... -
Dual Console 20-22' fiberglass boat for trolling
Sk8man replied to Netbender's topic in This Old Boat
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Dual Console 20-22' fiberglass boat for trolling
Sk8man replied to Netbender's topic in This Old Boat
I have the 18 ft Ventura (2002) and love it. I believe the major reason they discontinued the Ventura and went to the Vantage (same hull design) was because the Ventura was not competitive price wise with that class of boat (expensive and many boats available cheaper in that class). The hull design is pretty much the Outrage (offshore boat) hull with a dual console top and it is very seaworthy. I have NEVER had a drop of water in it other than rain and it has been set up for both fishing and pleasure all along. It sits high in the water and I can go into less than 1 ft of water with the motor up. This model seems more equivalent to a next size up boat because they are wide and deep (freeboard). I only have the one pic of my boat in the water so it has been on here before . I also had a dodger made for the front with zip out windows and privacy curtain etc. for the ladies (porta potty fits upfront between seats if needed) if needed and bow cover, side windows for the bimini so the cabin can be closed off in the foul weather too. Pretty much does everything I could ask of it but the custom canvas has to be thought through in terms of flexibility and cost ($6,000 or so altogether). 6 ft and 200 lbs and can stand on the gunwales without it moving at all and several people can stand on one side without it listing to the side like a lot of even larger boats do. All my fishing gear (downriggers outriggers, rod holders etc. is removable. The only holes drilled in it were for the transducer mounting plate depth finder on dash and the kicker bracket. Except for the kicker bracket if needed to sell for pleasure craft it would appear pretty much "untouched". P.S. no intention of ever selling and I don't have any affiliation with Boston Whaler other than being in love -
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Dual Console 20-22' fiberglass boat for trolling
Sk8man replied to Netbender's topic in This Old Boat
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Lake Ontario United lake camera Sun AM
Sk8man replied to RUNNIN REBEL's topic in Open Lake Discussion
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for sale : usa TROLLERS TACKLE SHOW
Sk8man replied to TROUTMAN 87's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
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Lake Ontario United lake camera Sun AM
Sk8man replied to RUNNIN REBEL's topic in Open Lake Discussion
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Lake Ontario United lake camera Sun AM
Sk8man replied to RUNNIN REBEL's topic in Open Lake Discussion
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x2 as far as storage details making the difference. If kept in a place that is cool and free of direct sunlight mono can last for years despite all the OCD stuff done by many folks such as changing all their line every season. If the rods are stored on the boat all bets are off. It makes sense for charter folks toi change more frequently than the occasional use fisherman etc. but for normal use just cutting off a few feet if any abrasions are felt works fine. A ot of the fears about weakened line just relating to age itself are unfounded. It is the life history of storage that is important. If the line bulk spool or not was sitting in the store window prior to sale you can be screwed anyway even if it was only there for weeks during the summer.
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The TD isn't a "replacement" for the Fishawk X series but it can be a very useful tool. One of the uses is attaching it to your downrigger and gaining an estimate at least of the temperature profile in the water column and this is especially useful during the late Spring and early Summer when the thermocline is setting up or is already setup so that you can set your lines accordingly for the target species of interest more effectively. It is beneficial to carry a paper and pen with you to write down the temps at the intervals and then determine the band where the greatest variance in temperature is.The profile information can also be very useful if you use Seth Greens on the Finger Lakes. Another use is in determining an estimate of where your junk lines are actually running (e.g. leadcore and copper etc.). You will often be surprised at the answer. The TD at least gives you some information to work with which is certainly better than nothing. Paul and I have each mentioned the importance or value of experience in learning to fish without devices and when all things are considered the the actual in-depth fishing experience trumps the reliance on the electronics and when put together with the devices is very powerful.
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Some folks may wish to take another look at the U. S. Constitution and First Ammendment. It is meant to reference rights of individual citizens NOT legislators or representatives or officials of the government in the course of their work duties constructing their misguided politically motivated ideas foisted off on the general public.
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Might want to consider one of the older OMC brackets as they are the sturdiest around and adjustable in the event that you ever get a different kicker etc. Maybe locate it on the starboard side as I recall there is a swim ladder on the port.
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Fishing Fool - Don't get too whigged out about the comments as folks (including myself) are used to doing things in a certain way and when they have good results they stick with the method. You are doing something that is relatively uncommon so that gives rise to all sorts of "cautionary" feedback. Does that mean you shouldn't try it to satisfy your curiosity N0! Using the TD to get an estimate of how deep you are getting is also a good idea. Good luck with the experiment and it will be interesting to hear how you make out
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for sale : usa DOWNRIGGER WEIGHTS and SINKERS-FLTA SHOW
Sk8man replied to TROUTMAN 87's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
I'll be there for some stuff Harv -
The 1-3 settings are on there for a reason. The higher the setting the further out and away from the boat but the shallower it runs. The changes in settings are necessary to adjust along with your target species and what you are running along with your boat speed. The more line you let out the deeper the diver goes....to a point...then it merely goes further backward on the same plane or even slightly upward from the belly in the line when running something as light as a single spoon so you may be missing where the fish are actually located. The trick is to try to get down to the place where you are marking fish OR keep adjusting your divers to find them. If you are constantly using the diver on a 3 setting without any others set deeper or changing the setting to run deeper any fish located deeper will be missed. I generally run the 3 setting for the outside diver and then only when targeted fish may be up in that range otherwise the inside divers are set to 1 or 2 and I use Deeper Divers to achieve greater depth as well as maintain distance between them and the outside divers. Good luck.
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Good summation
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After fishing more than 60 years without one I can tell you that a Fishawk is not essential to catching fish. It is however very desirable to have to be able to more efficiently fish for trout and salmon while trolling. I bought the X4D a couple years ago and it allows you to determine roughly where your lure is running, how fast in comparison with the surface speed of your boat. From a temperature standpoint it is most useful when the thermocline sets up, and when water temperature inversions (e.g. lake flips) take shape. It also helps in the early Spring in seeking out the minor changes in water temperature changes near shoreline. Whether it is worth the money to you in particular depends on what if anything needs to be sacrificed to buy one. It is a quality product with very good technical support from a reputable company. Some of my fishing friends and other LOU members consider it their most valuable tool in their fishing arsenal, but it is just that a fishing tool; and it is most valuable in conjunction with other items such as trolling experience, available set-ups, and attention to detail while fishing. If you have a good fishfinder already it is a valuable addition....some folks feel that they would even give up their fish finder before their Fishawk. I consider them of equal value but both less valuable than intense fishing experience over time while incorporating what has been learned in the process.
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